
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Columbus Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $1,025 (22 Rentals)


Mason Run

SkyView

1113-1115-1115 S 22nd St

765 E Deshler Ave

Madison Grove Townhomes
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2405 7th St

1686 Smith Rd

The Lofton

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Marsh Run

Lockbourne Greene

Columbus Renaissance Housing I

1239 S Champion Ave

1154 Miller Ave

The Residences At Career Gateway

1597 Koebel Rd
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3419 Bexvie Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Columbus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Columbus Studio Apartments | $768 | $695 | $820 |
| South Columbus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,169 | $625 | $2,350 |
| South Columbus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,516 | $665 | $3,004 |
South Columbus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,607 | $1,025 | $3,025 |
| South Columbus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,616 | $1,471 | $1,788 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Columbus Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Columbus?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Columbus is under $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Columbus?
The cheapest apartment in South Columbus is Columbus Park Apartments which is listed at $1,129, while the average apartment in South Columbus costs $1,745.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Columbus?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in South Columbus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Columbus?
Cheap apartments in South Columbus have an average cost of $212 which is $1,533 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Columbus.
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